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ARCTIC
MUSEUM
NANOQ

FINLAND'S FIRST

ARCTIC MUSEUM

Trädtopparna

​Meet the polar bear in
Fäboda forest

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In June 1991, Finland's first Arctic museum opened in Jakobstad.

The museum's name Nanoq is Greenlandic for polar bear.

 

At Nanoq, you can learn about Arctic cultures, history and nature, as well as hear exciting stories from famous expeditions to the North and South Poles.

 

Nanoq is located in the middle of the forest, surrounded by peaceful nature.

The museum consists of a large main building and several small cabins,

each with its own story to tell.

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Noticeboard

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Jeppis Days at Nanoq

The Jeppis Days 2026 are right around the corner, and here at Nanoq we have a lot planned! Take a look at our schedule by clicking the link!

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Children's Adventure

Starting Week 26, the Arctic Museum Nanoq will offer new weekly activites for kids. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, kids will be able to try archery and learn how to start a fire using a fire steel. The activites are free of charge and open to everyone. 

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Magical Music Nights

This summer, the music event Magical Music Nights returns! The Arctic Museum Nanoq invites you to three evenings with magical music. Tickets cost 20 eurosfor adults and 15 euros for students and other sub-groups. Click the link to read more!

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Exhibition: Through the Eyes of the Hunting Falcon

“With the Eyes of the Gyrfalcon” – the exhibition was created as a result of the Finnish Environment Institute’s (Syke) project Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity in the Barents Region (BARIMS). The aim of the project is to promote regional cooperation to support sustainable development and biodiversity in the Barents Euro-Arctic and Arctic regions.

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Nanoq updates its membership register

Nanoq is updating its membership register and is now starting to introduce membership fees to facilitate the association's finances. Become a member and support us.

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Museum Club

The Museum Club is a collaboration with the Shipyard and Bjärgas Hembygdsförening for children in grades 3-6. The group meets one Saturday a month and learns about local history in a fun and practical way. New members are welcome!

Opening hours

OPEN 1.6-28.8.2026

 

Monday-Saturday from 11am to 6pm

Sunday - CLOSED

The museum is closed during the Midsummer weekend 19.6-21.6.

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